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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.64, 12,151.48 and 2,837.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.64, 12,151.48 and 2,837.43 is: 4,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.64 : 12,151.48 = 2,837.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.64/12,151.48 = 2,837.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.64x = 12,151.48 × 2,837.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.64x = 34,478,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478,973.90/8,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.38

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